Deputy Head (Maternity Cover)

Company: Little Dukes
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Deputy Head of Nursery

This role would suit anybody that has experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner with Management experience.

Qualifications

  • Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education
  • Minimum 1 years’ Team Leadership/Management experience
  • Minimum 3 years’ Nursery experience
  • Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
  • Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion
  • Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families
  • Ability to observe, assess and report on children’s behaviour

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Supportive work environment with a friendly team
  • Company Pension scheme

Duties

  • To provide safe, high-quality education and care for children attending the nursery.
  • To fulfil legal and statutory requirements and to supervise staff on a day-to-day basis.
  • To contribute to and implement Nursery policies.
  • Effective team leadership – ability to lead a team, manage effectively and efficiently, upholding positive working relationships and be an effective mentor.
  • To manage the provision of the nursery ensuring that children, parents and the staff team work together to provide high quality childcare.
  • To be responsible for the management of day-to-day financial operations within the nursery, by meeting financial targets and managing the occupancy ensuring maximum capacity.
  • To agree and set nursery goals and monitor the achievement of progress against targets.
  • To monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained.
  • Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children’s individual needs.
  • Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the well-being of all children.

If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you.

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Posted: April 22nd, 2026